Before you switch, you need to know getting a loan without a regular W2 is way harder.

Water stains will keep coming back and regular primer and paint will not do the trick. 

@Martin JonesThe real estate market, mainly multifamily properties, has long-term perks like steady cash flow, rising value, and regular rent.

I also sold full ones with residents for some friends of mine and it was very difficult for most buyers to purchase as operators tend be regular folks nurses etc difficult to operate as a business owning a few. 

Would you be targeting regular long term tenants, section 8 tenants, or possibly STR? 

There is a second smaller window in the bedroom, that has the exact same layout (fixed center pane, horizontal sliders on the left and right).Does anyone have any idea for a window guard that would work or how to secure a regular window guard with these types of windows?

Do you guys use a different lease than the regular rental for the room rental? 

I have a few construction crews that I regularly work with as well as a Draftsman that helps both with drafting plans as well as managing the permit.

It seems like no one ever thinks to get this regular maintenance done. 

I'm a multi-family landlord in California with a regular J-O-B, but considering cashing out and moving back East to be closer to family.